Cost of living in Belgium compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 83% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (37KM) | 20KM | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (22KM) | 10KM | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.74 (11KM) | 5.82KM | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (2.27KM) | 2.02KM | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.09 (8KM) | 5.25KM | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.99 (5.85KM) | 4.44KM | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (12KM) | 13KM | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (4.29KM) | 2.02KM | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.50 (4.89KM) | 2.11KM | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (3.88KM) | 2.00KM | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (19KM) | 16KM | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.81 (5.49KM) | 2.69KM | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (3.39KM) | 1.44KM | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 120% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (2,640KM) | 1,404KM | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,098 (2,147KM) | 788KM | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €273 (534KM) | 342KM | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €919 (1,797KM) | 587KM | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €703 (1,376KM) | 556KM | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (257KM) | 190KM | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (82KM) | 29KM | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €597 (1,168KM) | 381KM | + 207% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €189 (369KM) | 232KM | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (24KM) | 17KM | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (21KM) | 8KM | + 154% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 5% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 (200KM) | 150KM | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (74KM) | 99KM | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (209KM) | 221KM | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (250KM) | 203KM | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 50% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,150 (68,746KM) | 37,000KM | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (3.50KM) | 3.23KM | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (96KM) | 58KM | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 35% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (23KM) | 24KM | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (20KM) | 18KM | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (50KM) | 50KM | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (8KM) | 8KM | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.18 (10KM) | 7KM | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.73 (9KM) | 4.00KM | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (3.91KM) | 2.00KM | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (5.87KM) | 5.50KM | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (46KM) | 13KM | + 263% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 74% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €69 (135KM) | 40KM | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (50KM) | 18KM | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (189KM) | 40KM | + 373% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (143KM) | 80KM | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (22KM) | 9KM | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.64 (7KM) | 3.50KM | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.08 (8KM) | 3.50KM | + 128% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (1,096KM) | 924KM | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (0.49KM) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (53KM) | 70KM | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (15KM) | 6KM | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 533 prices entered by 105 different people.
Cost of living in Belgium is 68% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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